Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.
Thank you for your question. No, it is not normal to feel lightheaded and dizzy four weeks following a tummy tuck, liposuction, and breast. These symptoms are often related to anemia and you need to be evaluated by your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.
A mommy makeover is a physiologically significant combination of operations. Dizziness however might be a sign of anemia and should be reported to your surgeon.
No, at 4 weeks post op, dizziness is not normal. Schedule an appointment with your surgeon so that he or she can assess you in person. My best,Dr. Sheila Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram
You may be experiencing something known as “fluid shift”, which canlead to internal dehydration; this is common after undergoing multiple procedures.I would encourage you to carefully monitoryour fluid intake, watch for unexpected bleeding or other changes, and schedulea follow-up visit with your plastic surgeon to rule out other complications.
Thank you for your question.When you have several procedures like the ones you mentioned, you canhave something called a fluid shift and your body can get internallydehydrated.So, I would recommend youwatch your fluid intake.Make sure you haveenough fluids, you are not bleeding, and there is no other complication.The only way to be sure of this is to followup with your Plastic Surgeon.I hopethis is helpful.
Thank you for your question.Although the mommy makeover combination you had is a big surgery you should not be having dizziness 4 weeks after your surgery. You should see your surgeon first and then your internist if necessary. Make sure you are well hydrated and you need your blood count checked.Thanks
Its not normal to be dizzy 4 weeks after surgery. I would suggest you get a blood count (CBC) to make sure you are not anemic (low blood count) and see your surgeon soon.Paul Wigoda, MDpainlessbreastimplants.com
Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your recent medical problems. I am not familiar with the healthcare system in South Africa, but in the United States insurance providers will not pay for elective cosmetic surgery procedures. They will only cover procedures that they consider to...
With this type of cosmetic surgery you certainly want to weigh your risks. Boxing or MMA fighting can cause significant trauma to the breasts and implants. The implants may not necessarily "pop" but it could cause issues with the placement of the implants or even a rupture. An implant rupture...
Thank you for your excellent questions. Pulmonary embolism is thankfully an exceedingly rare complication in elective aesthetic surgery due to the good general health of patients pursuing surgery. There are many steps take to minimize blood clot formation, including optimizing one's medical c...
Thank you for your question. Shingles is not typically discussed as a risk associated with plastic surgery procedures. I recommend that anyone over 60 get a shingles vaccine. Please discuss your concern with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Thank you for your question regarding your drains. I typically remove drains when the output is 20 cc or less over a 24 hour period. You will need to discuss this with your surgeon as drain management often varies between surgeons. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.
Thanks for your excellent question. I encourage my patients to begin walking on the evening of surgery and then continue walking for at least 15 minutes several times per day. This helps prevent blood clots in your legs, improves your gut motility, and helps expand your lungs. Please ask your b...
What’s trending? Who’s turning heads? Which TikTok myths need busting? We’ve got you. No fluff, no gatekeeping—just real talk. Get our free, unfiltered newsletter.